Inverter Comparison

EG4 12000XP vs. Sol-Ark 12K

Price$2,589$4,850
Inverter Typeoff-gridhybrid
Input Data (PV)
Max PV Input Power24 kW13 kW
MPPT Voltage Range120-385 V150-425 V
Max PV Input Voltage500 V500 V
# of MPPTs22
Inputs per MPPT
2 / 2
2 / 2
Max Usable Input Current
35 A / 35 A
20 A / 20 A
Max Short Circuit Input Current44 A / 44 A25 A / 25 A
AC CoupleYesYes
Max AC Couple Input Power9.6 kW
Output Data (AC)
Nominal Output Power
12 kW
9 kW (battery only)
Peak Surge18 kW25 kW
Locked Rotor Amps (LRA)195 A
Output Voltage120/240VAC120/240V
Grid Frequency50/60Hz50/60Hz
Max Output Current50 A37.5 A
Max Grid Passthrough (Bypass)100 A63 A
Battery
Battery Nominal Voltage48 V48 V
Battery TypeLead-acid / LithiumLead-acid / Lithium
Max Battery Charge / Discharge250 A / 250 A185 A / 185 A
General Info
Idle Consumption70 W60 W
Parallel SupportUp to 16 unitsUp to 9 units
MonitoringApp/Web/LCDApp/Web/LCD
Outdoor RatingNo (IP20 only)IP65 / NEMA 3R
Dimensions (H×W×D)34.25 × 20.9 × 5.9 in29.5 × 17.7 × 10 in
Weight104.7 lbs78 lbs
Noise Level<60 dB<30 dB @ 77°F
Warranty5 years10 years